You were born to be born again. The second birth is the birth in which you become a new creation. It is in this New Creation that you will find peace and contentment on earth and eternity with God in heaven.
What is The Way to this Second Birth?
Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” – John 14:6
To be born again you must receive Christ as your Savior and your Lord. To do so you must do 4 things:
1. Admit. Admit you are a sinner. Romans 3:23 tells us that everyone has sinned. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.*
2. Believe. Because of His LOVE for you, God provided the way for you to be reconciled to himself. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Romans 10:9 “If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”* This BELIEF is more than just an acknowledgement of who Jesus is and what He did, it is a total acceptance of and trust in Him as Lord and savior.
3. Repent. Acts 3:19 “Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.*
4. Receive. John 1:12 “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name..”
Everyone has the opportunity to be Born Again, to become a New Creation. Everyone has the opportunity to have all their sins forgiven. Romans 10:13 states “For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.””*
If you have just done those 4 things, congratulations! You have been Born Again. You are a New Creation! (2 Corinthians 5:17) You are now a son or daughter of God!
Please let us know about your conversion. Please contact us immediately by emailing us at westsidembc.nac@gmail.com
Feel Free to come dressed casual or more dressed up. The important thing is not what you wear, it is where your heart is.
Your New Journey
Read your Bible
Your journey with God has just begun. You will need to grow and can do so by reading and studying the Bible. The Bible is the word of God. You will discover truths that will transform your life. The Bible is a solid foundation of truth that is unchanging. It is the one thing you can always count on to be true and to lead you in the path of living a life that God intends for you to live a life God created you to live.
Find A Church – Come and Join Us!
Your journey will be greatly enhanced when you connect with a group of Bible believing Christians who love God and Love others! This is necessary for your growth as a Christian. A Church family will have the resources you will need to grow your knowledge of the Bible and the application of its truths.
Pray
Your journey will be greatly enhanced as you pray to God. There is an acronym that can assist you in prayer called ACTS. It stands for:
A=Adoration – Glorifying God with words from your heart.
C=Confession – Confess your sins to God. Yes, Christians do sin. Yet, God tell us in the Bible in 1 John 1:9 “But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.”*
T=Thanksgiving – Thanking God for all He has done. The book of Psalms is full of words of thanksgiving. We have an almost innumerable amount of things we can be thankful for.
S=Supplication – Asking God for something. It is a good practice to make request regarding others first and then ask for yours.
Praying is communication with God. Allow time to listen to Him. He will speak to your heart and as He does you will find instruction, direction, correction, and a peace that surpasses all understanding.
Baptism
Your journey will be enhanced when you follow God’s instructions concerning Baptism. Baptism is instructed as we find in Acts 2:38 when Peter instructed the new Christians to be Baptized in the name of Christ.
Serve
Service to others through your work in Church functions is necessary for Church survival and rewarding beyond imagination. To see young boys and girls grasp the wondrous and true stories in the Bible is a blessing. To see senior citizens smile when you assist them is a blessing. The list is endless.
Share
Your journey will be enhanced when you Share the Gospel. Share the Good News that Jesus saves people from their sin. Lead them through the salvation message above. Share your experience of becoming a Christian.
Share your time and your talents, abilities, experience, and education. God has equipped each of us with a unique skill set for use in His work on earth.
Share your resources. It takes human resources and financial resources for a company to survive. It takes the same for a Church to survive. Giving to God acknowledges that God in essence blesses us with all that we have and we give back to him a portion. Giving our tithe should be a joyful experience, knowing that it will be used to the glory of God. You can give at westsidembc.breezechms.com/give/online
Share an Invitation
Your journey will be enhanced when you share an invitation to come to Church! As the Church grows so does the opportunity for ministry. Share an invitation for friends to visit our website. Our Sunday services should be available. Some people cannot physically attend Church and this website can be a vehicle for them to get involved with our Church.
*New Living Translation
Contact Us
Phone: 936-564-0713
Email: Westsidembc.nac@gmail.com
Address: 3109 Durst St. Nacogdoches, TX 75964